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Originally Posted by MG1
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I wanted a TLDW, but I watched it anyway at 2x speed
1. Items ending in $0.99 is regular price
Items ending in $0.97 is clearance priced
Items ending in $0.88 is clearance price for the specific store/area
Items ending in $0.00 is a manager markdown to clear out space for new seasonal merch.
2. Samples are to entice shoppers to buy the thing at full price
3. Pharmacy is open to non-members
4. A member can buy you a Costco Shop Card so you can see if a Costco membership is right for you
5. “Warehouse Days” give you greater savings on top of regular sales prices
6. Costco Coupons are very valuable. You can ask customer service for coupons before you buy the item
7. The best deals are generally deep in the middle of the store. Entrance and end caps are more expensive.
8. If an item is $0.97 (Clearance priced) has an asterisk on top right of the price tag means the product will be discontinued. It might be temporary because they are negotiating with the manufacturer and the negotiations are not going well for Costco so they will bring in a competitors product instead. However, further negotiations might bring back the original manufacturer’s product later.
9. Kirkland Signature is high quality and is comparable to big name brands
10. Candy pricing goes through a weird clearance pricing phase about 2 months before a major holiday. Possibly to clear out old inventory to make room for new seasonal candy. E.g. Halloween or Christmas theme candy.